@HardriveRecords artwork for forthcoming album ‘Hard Wired’ feat Kode 9, Terror Danjah, Zed Bias, Champion, Swindle, Joker, Falty DL, Sinden, D.O.K, Royal T, Ruby Lee Ryder, Bok Bok, Mz Bratt, P Jam, Swifta Beater, Lex Envy, Teddy Music, Dj Cameo & Paperbwoy.
Hardrive frontman Terror Danjah was a busy boy last week, turning in not one but two mixes for 1xtra’s 10 Years of Grime celebrations. Paying homage to the foundations of the sound, he compiled a mix full of old school classics for DJ Q’s show that features some of his own productions as well…
I just uploaded “Terror Danjah Old Skool Mix on Dj Q’s show 1xtra 01_05_2012” to www.mixcloud.com - listen now!
I just uploaded “Terror Danjah guest mix on Mistajam’s 1xtra show 03_05_2012” to www.mixcloud.com - listen now!
@TerrorDanjah guest mix on @MistaJam @1xtra show on 03/05/2012
Check Champion’s Promo Mix for “Formula Presents pt 2” @ East Village 23/04/12 - http://www.mixcloud.com/championdj/champion-promo-mix-for-formula-presents-pt-2-east-village-230412/
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I just uploaded “Butterz&Hardrive ft Terror Danjah, Riko Dan & Bruza Mar 24th 2012” to www.mixcloud.com - listen now!
SHUFFLE PRESENTS: NO UNIFORM AND BAD TASTE TAKEOVER W/ LIL SILVA + TERROR DANJAH
DOORS: 10:30 PM / PRICE: £5.00 / BOOKING FEE: £1.00 / AGE: 18+
So here we are about to hit the end of the student year! Shuffle has linked up with two of Sheffield’s best underground nights, No Uniform and Bad Taste! For this occasion they have put together a very special line-up featuring two of the best producer’s around at the moment!
21-year-old Lil Silva is fast becoming one of the most talked about artists on the UK Bass scene. Not only does he possess the musical understanding to work with genres such as American House, Funky and Grime but his ability also allows him to merge and blend styles. Silva’s flair manifests itself in his creative production techniques, showcasing a distinct sound which he looks to continually evolve. Always looking to shy away from convention, the young producer’s talents are becoming as renowned for their innovation as they are for the effect they are having on the scene. Prominent cultural magazine factmag.com has even gone as far as describing Lil Silva’s sound as ‘grime in disguise.’
Terror Danjah spent much of his early career running the Aftershock label, releasing what has gone on to become iconic Grime records from legends like D Double E, Skepta and Wiley, and playing a role in launching the careers of Kano, Tinie Tempah, Mz Bratt and countless others..
Not having enough time to make his own music, he decided to take some time out, and relaunch himself with a collection of his overlooked work while part of Aftershock entitled, ‘Gremlinz’ on Planet Mu in 2009. Kode 9, a long-time fan of Terror’s, and head of the legendary Hyperdub label, was excited to sign Terror Danjah as a solo artist with his debut single for the label ‘Acid’ in 2010, following with the well received Undeniable album later on in the year.”
Not satisfied with just being a respected member of Kode 9’s Hyperdub stable, which allowed him to do shows all over the UK, Europe and North America for the first time, Terror Danjah helped bring a young Elijah & Skilliam to the forefront of the Grime scene by being their first release on their then freshly minted Butterz label. Butterz has since gone from strength to strength under his close guidance, becoming the premier grime label in just over a year.
It was not long before Terror Danjah wanted a label venture again of his own to continue launching new names into the UK underground as he has always had a good ear for new talent. Hardrive Records’ stand-out track after a year in operation is produced by himself, with him bringing another new name into the fold in Ruby Lee Ryder. ‘Full Attention’ has been doing the rounds from Radio 1 to Rinse FM, and it has brought back DJs that have stayed away from Grime for years. With talent like D.O.K and Champion in the wings, they will be assaulting the Bass Music world for years to come.
Now with everybody’s full attention and working alongside Hyperdub & Butterz and the young producers from Hardrive, it is time to call Terror Danjah the Godfather of the reborn Grime scene.
RWD’s Nardene Scott details her experience of what she dubbed ‘A Grime Festival’ over the magazine’s website here.
Thanks everyone for coming to the Butterz vs Hardrive birthday last night - heres the payback party & its FREE!
Ahead of @Butterzlabel & @HardriveRecords at @cablelondon this Saturday
An insight into the label
http://butterz.co.uk/
